326 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 Property Records

Cook County property record for 326 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,669 sqft · built 1942
Lot Size0.162 acres (7,045 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$461,000 (Jun 2016)
Tax Bill$12,442 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2022 Line of Credit
Aug 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN15-12-301-025

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-12-301-025
Alternative APN
  • 15-12-301-025-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,669 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,669 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1942
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1942
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,045 sqft (0.162 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address326 FOREST AVE
CityRIVER FOREST
StateIL
Zip60305-2008
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Range12E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section12
Legal Lot Number21,22
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionRIVER FOREST
Census Block Group4
Census Block4021
Census Tract812000

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Individually ListedRiver Forest Historic District
listed 1977 · 620 contributing resources · NRIS 77000483

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address326 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2008
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 23, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
US BANK NA
Aug 17, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
UNITED WHOLESALE MTG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 21, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 21, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201645025
Prior Transfer DateSep 14, 2005
Prior Transfer Doc0000054001
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address326 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2008
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 2, 2022
Title CompanyRADIAN SETTLEMENT SERVICES INC, RADIAN SETTLEMENT SVCS INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address326 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2008

Mortgage

Document Number0014317044
DateMay 23, 2022
Instrument2214317044
Lender
NameUS BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressCINCINNATI, OH 45202
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMay 1, 2052
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate5.45%
Change FrequencyMonthly

August 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address326 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2008
Document Number2024715005
Instrument DateAug 17, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 16, 2020
Title CompanyAMERICAN NATIONAL TITLE SERVICES INC, AMERICAN NAT'L TITLE SVCS INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address326 FOREST AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603052008, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2008

Mortgage

Document Number2024715005
DateSep 3, 2020
Instrument24715005
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressPONTIAC, MI 48341
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueSep 2, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
County SubdivisionRiver Forest Township
MunicipalityRiver Forest Village
Secondary School DistrictOak Park and River Forest District 200 (09 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictRiver Forest School District 90 (PK - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$48,764 (+16.17%) Land $7,573 Building $41,191$487,640 (+16.17%) Land $75,730 Building $411,910
2023$12,442.00 (-0.06%)
2022$12,450.00 Homeowner's exemption$41,976 Land $6,516 Building $35,460$419,760 Land $65,160 Building $354,600

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2017)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimOct 2017 · rainfall accumulation

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemRIVER GROVE
serves 10,282 people · EPA ID IL0312640
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionDec 2024
Lead6 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 386 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area
5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 75
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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